Obituary of Leonard Michael Bender

Leonard Bender was born March 19, 1932 in McIntosh, SD, youngest of 17 children to Valentine and Rose Bender, passed on December 25, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. He attended Visitation School, Bellarmine and Bates Technical College. He retired after more than 50 years as a sheet metal worker. He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Tim, daughter Debbie, 3 grand-children, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Leonard was a proud veteran of the Korean War and served his country in the Army and Navy. Memorial services will be held at Visitation Church in Tacoma, WA. Saturday, January 5, 2012 at 11AM.